Annexation Information

OVERVIEW OF VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION PROCESS

North Carolina annexation law allows that “the governing board of any municipality may annex (an area) upon presentation to the governing board of a petition signed by the owners of all real property located within such an area. State law is very specific with regard to the process that must be followed.  See NCGS § 160A-31 for more information on the law as it relates to contiguous property annexation and NCGS § 160A-58.1 for the law regarding non-contiguous annexation.

Property may be eligible for annexation into the City of Elizabeth City if it is located within the City’s “extraterritorial jurisdiction.”  This is an area within Pasquotank County that is immediately outside of the City’s current corporate limits.

It is advisable to contact the Development Services Department prior to submission of an annexation petition if you would like to discuss any applicability with services or policies. The petition itself should be submitted to the City Clerk.

A flowchart of the voluntary annexation process for contiguous properties is provided below.  Petition applications are also available by clicking the links provided.  For more information, contact the City Clerk's office.